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Skyports Drone Services has initiated automated beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations to oversee the construction of the HumeLink West electricity transmission project in Australia. This innovative deployment enables the collection of aerial survey data without the need for on-site dr...
Ørsted has successfully conducted a four-week cargo drone trial at its Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm in the North Sea, in collaboration with Skyports Drone Services. The trial involved transporting maintenance kits weighing up to 65 kilograms (143 pounds) between a service vessel and turbine tops, ma...
Cyberhawk, a subsidiary of Ondas, has secured a multi-year agreement with SSE’s regulated electricity network businesses, SSEN Transmission and Distribution. This three-year deal, with a potential two-year extension, allows Cyberhawk to provide drone inspection and surveying services across SSE’s el...
Skyports Infrastructure has entered into a partnership with the Oita Prefectural Government to establish a framework for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) services in the region. This collaboration aims to support Oita's goal of initiating commercial AAM operations around the year 2028. The partnership,...
YYForce Inc. has launched Facadevision AI Pte. Ltd., a joint venture aimed at improving integrated facility management (IFM) services in Singapore. This new entity will focus on drone-enabled facade inspection and maintenance, enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the commercial real estate...
Amazon.com Inc. is set to expand its drone delivery operations to suburban areas in Chicago and Atlanta, among other cities in five additional US states. This initiative marks a significant step in transforming a long-term research and development project into a viable commercial service. The expan...
Zipline is intensifying its drone delivery efforts in the U.S. by launching services in Austin and Cleveland, supported by new executives from Tesla, Waymo, and Uber. This strategic move comes as demand for Zipline's delivery platform surges, with a 13-fold increase in businesses utilizing the app i...
Yandex, a prominent technology company, experienced significant disruptions to its ride-hailing, navigation, and payment services in Russia. This incident occurred after Ukraine targeted several of Yandex's data centers using drones, leading to widespread service outages for users. The impact of th...
Malaysia is set to release a national roadmap for its commercial drone industry by the end of this year, with plans to introduce flying taxi services as part of its strategy to become a regional hub for advanced aviation technologies. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced these ambitions during...
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